Goalscoring record

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Dwight Gayle's record speaks for itself in the Championship and gives him the edge over potential challengers.

In 61 Championship appearances, Gayle has scored 36 goals and created 8. He's also scored 21 goals and created 4 in 99 appearances in the Premier League.

Stoke's Benik Afobe could put up a challenge with 33 goals and 10 assists in 103 Championship appearances. Afobe added another 10 goals and 4 assists in 63 Premier League appearances.

Former Villa man Lewis Grabban could be another contender, with the forward scoring 58 goals in 141 appearances in the Championship. Grabban's output has improved with time with 20 goals last season for both Sunderland and Aston Villa.

Last season's top goalscorer Matej Vydra remains at Derby County for now with a host of other clubs circling. The 26-year-old has scored 65 goals and created 22 in his 187 Championship appearances.

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Playing style

Dwight Gayle is very much a finisher, out of the Gary Lineker mould if not quite as clinical. He has a fair turn of pace as well but does not provide the physical presence of a traditional number-9. Lewis Grabban and Matej Vydra also very much fit this description.

Stoke's Benik Afobe is a little different, the six-foot striker uses his physicality a lot more and is far more of a threat from crosses into the box.

Similarly to Afobe, Britt Assombalonga also possesses a physical presence and uses it to create chances. The Congolese forward is blessed with pace though and can be dangerous on the counter attack.